Butterball Turkey Talk Line, 800-288-8372.
The line is staffed by home economists for the 25th year. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays until Nov. 23; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays Nov. 28-Dec. 21; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 22; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 23, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 25. The Web site www.butterball.com features roasting advice, recipes and ideas for leftovers.

Shady Brook Farms Turkey Line, 888-723-4468 or www.shadybrookfarms.com.
Automated information on roasting turkey, cooking stuffing, how to store and use leftovers and more.

Honeysuckle White Turkey Line, 800-810-6325 or www.honeysucklewhite.com. Automated line offers options for turkey questions, thawing tips, etc.

Perdue Consumer Help Line: 800-473-7383. Representatives answer cooking, storage and other questions about Perdue poultry products 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays year-round except Dec. 26, Jan. 1 and some major holidays. A free booklet offers tips on safe handling of poultry. Extended hours during Thanksgiving week are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, closed Nov. 25. Regular hours resume Nov. 28. Or go to www.perdue.com.

Ocean Spray Consumer Help Line, 800-662-3263. Answers to questions on cranberries, recipes, cooking tips, nutritional information and product information, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays year-round, including Thanksgiving Day but closed on other major holidays. On the Web at www.oceanspray.com.

Reynolds Turkey Tips Line, 800-745-4000. Prerecorded directions on defrosting a turkey, along with four turkey roasting methods. Also offers a free consumer tips. On the Web at www.reynoldskitchens.com.